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Thomas which is called DidymusOne of the Twelve Disciples of Jesus Christ |
Thomas which is called Didymus was chosen by Jesus to be one of the twelve disciples. (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15). Thomas was ready to die with Christ. (John 11:16). Jesus was speaking to His disciples telling them not to let their hearts be troubled for if they believed in God they also believed in Him. Jesus went on to explain in His Father’s house were many mansions and He was going to prepare a place for them. Jesus was saying He would come again and would receive them unto Himself. Continuing Jesus said they knew where He was going and how they know the way. Thomas needed more instruction because he he didn't know where his Lord was going, or how to follow. (John 14:1-6) Thomas was not there with the rest of the disciples when Jesus appeared to them after His resurrection. (John 20:19-24). When the disciples told Thomas they had seen the Lord Thomas said he would not believe it unless he saw the print of the nails in His hands, could put his finger into the print of the nails, and thrust his hand into the side of Jesus. (John 20:25). Jesus Christ appeared again after eight days to His disciples. This time Thomas was with them when Jesus came in. The doors were shut yet Jesus stood in the midst of them. Jesus told Thomas to put his finger in His hands and thrust his hand into His side, and told Thomas to be not faithless, but believing. Jesus told Thomas because he wouldn’t believe unless he had seen; blessed are those who have not seen, yet they believe. (John 20:26-29; John 21:1-2). Thomas was in the upper room after the Ascension of Jesus with the rest of the disciples. (Acts 1:13). |
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